Election

Zohran Mamdani Leads NYC Primary with Progressive Agenda

SMGN June 25, 2025

New York City, June 2025 – State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani is emerging as the likely Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, following a strong showing in the city’s ranked-choice primary. With 93% of precincts reporting, Mamdani leads with 44% of the vote, ahead of former Governor Andrew Cuomo,

“In Two Weeks”: A Familiar Timeline in Trump’s Political Promises

SMGN June 20, 2025

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has frequently used a two-week deadline to signal upcoming decisions or announcements on a wide range of issues. Over time, this timeline has often resulted in delays, shifting priorities, or lack of follow-through. A recurring pattern Former President Donald Trump recently stated that he would

Trump escalates remarks on Iran amid growing regional tensions

SMGN June 18, 2025

Former President Donald Trump has intensified his comments on Iran, posting a message on social media directed at Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In his statement, Trump claimed the U.S. has “complete and total control of the skies over Iran” and indicated knowledge of the leader’s location, although he

Justice Dept. Seeks Full Election Records from Colorado

SMGN June 11, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice has requested that the state of Colorado provide all records related to the 2024 federal elections and preserve any remaining documentation from the 2020 election. The broad nature of the request has raised concerns among election officials and experts about its purpose and potential implications.

Vance Backs Trump While Acknowledging Musk’s Budget Concerns

SMGN June 10, 2025

In a recent podcast interview and social media comments, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance affirmed his loyalty to President Donald Trump while expressing understanding of Elon Musk’s public criticism of a newly proposed federal budget. Vance referred to Musk as an “incredible entrepreneur” and acknowledged that the business magnate’s concerns

United States Enforces New Travel Restrictions on Nationals from 19 Countries

SMGN June 9, 2025

A new immigration policy came into effect in the United States just after midnight on Monday, introducing full entry bans for nationals from 12 countries and partial restrictions for those from seven others. According to federal authorities, the measure aims to enhance national security and builds upon previous restrictions with

Voice of America Cuts Staff to 81 from 1,300

SMGN June 6, 2025

Senior adviser to President Donald Trump, Kari Lake, has announced a significant reduction in staffing at Voice of America (VOA) and its affiliated networks, cutting the workforce from approximately 1,300 employees to just 81. The move aligns with a March executive order directing the agency to be downsized to its

Trump and Putin Discuss Conflict Developments and Nuclear Talks

SMGN June 4, 2025

Former President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he had a 75-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The discussion covered recent drone attacks attributed to Ukraine on Russian air bases, as well as ongoing efforts related to nuclear negotiations with Iran. Trump described the call as “a good

White House Releases Updated Official Portrait of President Trump

SMGN June 3, 2025

The White House released a new official portrait of President Donald Trump this week, replacing the image shared in January. In the new photograph, posted Monday on the social platform X, Trump looks directly into the camera with a serious expression. He wears a blue suit, one of his signature

U.S. Accepts Donated Boeing 747-8 Jet for Potential Presidential Use

SMGN May 21, 2025

The United States has officially accepted a luxury Boeing 747-8 aircraft as a donation from the Qatari government. The U.S. Air Force has been assigned to assess and potentially modify the aircraft for use as presidential transport. According to an official familiar with the matter, preparations are underway to award

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Expert Tips to Navigate Flight Delays and Cancellations During Crisis

SMGN November 6, 2025

Widespread flight delays and cancellations are impacting major airports nationwide as the government shutdown, now the longest in history, continues to drag on. Air traffic controller shortages have caused issues at numerous airports for more than a month, creating ripple effects across the entire travel network. In response to the

Trump says government shutdown pressures Republicans and suggests ending the filibuster

SMGN November 6, 2025

Former president reflects on election results after record-long shutdown During a meeting with Republican senators, former President Donald Trump said the prolonged federal government shutdown negatively affected recent election results for his party. Trump stated that pollsters identified the shutdown as a major factor influencing voter sentiment against Republicans. “If

U.S. Government Revises SNAP Benefit Cuts, but Millions Still Face Major Reductions

SMGN November 6, 2025

USDA Adjusts Reduction Formula Amid Ongoing Legal and Technical Challenges The U.S. government has revised its plan for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), announcing a smaller reduction in monthly food benefits. According to updated guidance from the Department of Agriculture (USDA), maximum allotments will now be cut by 35%